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Doctoral focal award: UKRI venture doctorates
Executive Summary
This award targets academic institutions to establish doctoral programs that integrate high-level research with venture creation, aiming to produce graduates who simultaneously contribute to scientific knowledge and business development.
Expected Launch
June 2026
Funding Body
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Eligible Applicants
Academic
Funding Available & Project Rates
£25 million total fund for 1-3 doctoral focal awards
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Target Sectors
advanced manufacturingbiotechnologysemiconductorsspace technologyclean energynet zerohealthcaredigital technology
Technology Scope
entrepreneurshipcommercializationresearch-to-marketinnovationventure creation
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Competition Scope & Overview
One to three new doctoral focal awards which combine training in research with training in entrepreneurship, with the doctoral student making both a contribution to new knowledge and developing a new business. This opportunity will launch between June and September.